Mood shifts and other emotional symptoms are common in multiple sclerosis. Psychological changes can be difficult but are also among the most easily treated aspects of the disease. Read the article now

Using data collected in large Swedish studies, researchers discovered that people who reported drinking alcohol were less likely to develop MS. But another study published in 2013 found no association, and the Swedish authors raised the possibility that people who develop MS may be less tolerant of alcohol.

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